The Boy Who Kissed the Sky
a new play by Idris Goodwin
music by Divinity Roxx and Eutene H. Russell IV
directed by Summer L. Williams
music direction by David Freeman Coleman
dramaturgy by afrikah selah
produced in partnership with the City of Boston’s Office of Arts and Culture
July 14 – August 12, 2023
The Strand Theatre
With just a broom, a pencil, and a dream for a better life, a budding guitarist — unsure of his place in the cosmos — invokes the past, present & future of rhythm ‘n’ blues as his guide. Rocking and rolling with the hippest ancestral spirit, our young hero must set aside his fears and dig deep to discover his own voice.
This summer, Idris Goodwin returns to Company One with The Boy Who Kissed The Sky, a groovy ride through space, time, and imagination for dreamers of all ages. Inspired by the early life of Jimi Hendrix, this intergenerational journey is a celebration of reaching for the stars, finding community, and embracing the creative legacy that lives inside us all.
Poster concept by Riley Greenstein. Executed by Tyler Prendergast.